Transaction Advisor

Chemonics seeks long-term technical specialists for the anticipated three-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Transactions and Reforms Program.
The program aims to support capacity building and transactions under the U.S.
President's Power Africa Initiative, focusing initially on the following countries: Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:

Coordinate with other Power Africa implementers and stakeholders, including other U.S. government agencies and donors

Identify and develop a pipeline of priority projects under the Power Africa initiative

Collect information and develop analysis on power projects for investors, lenders, and the Power Africa Working Group

Provide analysis on potential transactions and promising private sector-driven, high-impact energy projects

Assist in implementation of Independenet Power Producer (IPP) framework

Support technical capacity building and provide direct assistance on transaction issues to host-government and key ministries

Monitor and report on project development, assistance implementation, and reforms; track progress against Power Africa targets and objectives
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in energy-related engineering, policy, business, finance, economics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred

Minimum five years of experience in power sector required; eight years of experience preferred

Experience with international donors, preferably USAID

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

English and Swahili fluency required
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants please send CVs and expressions of interest to PATRPrecruitChemonics [at] gmail.com. No telephone inquiries please. Only finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify [at] chemonics.com with only "Technical advisors - Power Africa" in the subject line.
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Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
How to apply:
For more details and application contacts Transaction Advisor 
Closing date: 21 Dec 2013